UK unveils voter-friendly budget with election on horizon

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : High inflation worsened a cost-of-living crisis and saw a series of strikes across the UKBritain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
54% : The government wants to turn a corner after the Covid pandemic and spiking energy bills caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked unprecedented state intervention to support the economy and cash-strapped households.
51% : "More from this section Hopes for hostage release as Israel PM says deal 'right decision' Sea Turtle Found On the Brink Returns to Sea After Full Recovery Lions rally mauls Bears; Cowboys, 49ers cruiseIn a further bid to ease the cost-of-living crisis, Hunt unveiled a series of changes to benefit payments, housing allowances and state pensions, while freezing alcohol duty.

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